"This poor bastard is never going to pull out of this," Cole said to Fred sitting next to him in the nondescript blue four door sedan. It had been three weeks since the funeral; in that time Michael Dane's life had spiraled out of control. Cole had watched Michael loose his grip at the funeral; it had been downhill for him since that day. Ian had told Cole...
If you think you have a complicated life, you should really walk a mile in my shoes. A lot of people say that. I actually mean it. My name is Ramon Hamilton Costa. I was born in the City of Los Angeles, California. The son of a Spanish immigrant father and African-American mother. My father Ernesto Costa died shortly before my birth, leaving my mother Theres...
The old man reached over to the small table next to his hospital bed. Opening the top shelf, he reached inside and drew out an old wooden box. The box was about as thick as a Bible and as long as his forearm. The wood looked heavy and was marred with several dull scratches and discoloration. The top was hinged so that it could flip open and on the front was...
The place was a whispered myth he had always thought growing up. A tavern far from the roads, hidden on a cliff overlooking the West ocean. It made no sense, why would you have a tavern.. a wealthy one that no one could find? As an adult he understood, the tavern was a meeting place for those who had no wish to be seen together. For those with power and weal...
Alex looked at her reflection in the mirror, wondering if she had overdone it. She had called Clara last minute to get some tips at applying makeup. Alex thought she looked pretty good if she did say so herself. Getting up, Alex smoothed down the curve clinging dress and let out a breath. She couldn't believe she was nervous. Well yes, this was the first tim...
Bill remained with Katy as she finished eating, tossed the dishes in the sink and got dressed for work. They walked together to the bus stop and Bill noticed she had become less talkative and much quieter. On the bus Katy rested her arm on the empty seat in front of her and then rested her head on her arm. In a few moments she seemed to drift to slee...
Desirée O'Toole's naked body was wrapped around me as I enjoyed the aftermath of our recent lovemaking. While basking in the afterglow, I thought back to the events that led to meeting Desirée, and her brother, Daniel. My name is Tom O'Connor, and I am a licensed bounty hunter. You see the year is 2474 and mankind has spread to the stars. In fact, we've now...
Call me Bob. Call me Bob The Celebrity Ass-Licker. Yes that’s right. I am a 40 year old white man and I lick the assholes of famous women. Of course you’re thinking that I’m nuts and you’re thinking that if it’s true then I must have a disgusting job. The job would be disgusting if I licked the assholes of ugly female celebrities. But the fact of the m...
© copyright, Raymond Descheneaux, 2019 * I am Jazeera, granddaughter of Sheik Abdul Azziz bin Sultan bin Mofstaffa al Bedou, the absolute ruler of the kingdom of Al-Kharijah. It is the year of the Desert Witches, which corresponds to the end of the reign of Rameses the Second in Egypt. Grandfather had been an ally of the Pharaoh during the war against the...
Kat sat down in the chair next to Charlie and waited for the meeting to begin. She was becoming accustomed to being at his side for the endless meetings. This meeting was to discuss the newest outbreak of the chicken pox. She wished she had more answers to give the Tribunal. Stephan called the meeting to order before turning to her. "Your Highness, could y...